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Fun Facts! National Blueberry Muffin Day

Take a look at a few fun facts about the holiday, provided by the good folks at tidbitfun.com.

The blueberry muffin is the official muffin of Minnesota.

If all the blueberries grown in North America in one year were spread out in a single layer, they would cover a four-lane highway that stretched from New York to Chicago.

The blueberry is the second most popular berry in the US (the strawberry is number one).

Blueberries contain significant quantities of both antibacterial and antiviral compounds, and have a reputation in northern Europe of fighting infections. They may also help protect against heart disease.

Blueberries contain anthocyanin, which is good for eyesight.

The blueberry is the official state fruit of New Jersey.

According to fatsecret.com, there are 385 calories in one large blueberry muffin.